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How to Select and Purchase New LG Washers

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You need to consider the features, sizes, and other factors when purchasing new LG washers. The first step is to sit down and write down a list of your laundry habits. The next step is to consider the size and capacity of the machines. Lastly, look at the features, like energy efficiency, number of cycles, temperature settings and ease of using the controls. Take the time to ask yourself the following questions to help narrow down your selections and choose the right model:

  1. How often do you do laundry? If you have a family and find you are running laundry daily, or spending several hours on the weekends, a stackable or side-by-side solution may be best. Single people and couples without children might find a combination model more suited to their needs.
  2. Where do you plan on installing the washer? If you already have an existing laundry room, you have more freedom in selecting between several models. On the other hand, if you do not, you may want to consider a combination portable model that can be connected directly to your kitchen sink.
  3. Are there any special handicap or accessibility needs you to need to consider? Front load washers provide easier access and usability if you or someone in your family is wheelchair bound.

Capacities have to do with the volume of clothes you are able to wash in a single load. Having a large capacity LG washer does no good if your dryer is a smaller capacity. It is better to try to match the capacities of both appliances. Sizes refer to the amount of space the washer takes up. If space is an issue in your home, or if you are renting in an apartment, you should look at compact and stackable models, since they take up less space.

Many LG models have energy-efficiency features so they use less water, electricity, and detergent to complete wash cycles and controls which are easy to program and use. You are also able to select from multiple water temperature settings. In addition, you have access to a wide variety of cycles, including permanent press, cotton/normal, large/bulky, baby wear, delicates, sanitary and hand wash.

Choosing the Right LG Washer and Dryer

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When you are selecting a new LG washer and dryer for your home, you have to decide which models are going to provide you the most benefits. It is worthwhile to write down the sorts of features and options you desire in your new models. Here are some questions you should answer and which can be useful in narrowing down your selections:

  • Are you looking to reduce your water and energy bills?
  • Do you have an existing laundry room?
  • Do you have limited space?
  • Are you going to have to pay to have a contractor to install and/or clean dryer venting?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, LG has solutions to fit your needs. You might want to consider one of their washer and dryer combination models. These units are where both washing and drying functions have been incorporated into an energy-efficient, space-saving design. You could even choose to add on wheel and kitchen sink conversion kits to make the appliance portable. Combination appliances are able to be plugged directly into any standard 3-prong household 110 volt outlet. They only need to be connected to hot and cold water lines and a drain, which can be your kitchen sink with the sink conversion kit. They use ventless drying technologies to fully dry your clothes and do not need any dryer venting.

Another option, if you prefer two separate appliances, is a side-by-side, or stacked washer dryer. These LG models also incorporate energy-saving features to reduce your water and energy bills, as well as provide ventless drying without the use of a dryer vent. You can learn more about all of these models on our website and feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions, or if you require assistance in selecting the right models for your home.

What Is the Difference between a LG Washer Dryer Combo and a Regular Model?

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What Is the Difference between a LG Washer Dryer Combo and a Regular Model?

One question people have when shopping for new laundry appliances for their home is the difference between an LG washer dryer combo and an LG conventional side-by-side or stackable model. The primary difference is a combination model includes both the washing and drying features in a single appliance. It also combines optimal capacity and energy-saving efficiency to provide you with clean clothes with an appliance that takes up less space.

LG washer dryer combo appliances are fairly new to the United States market, but have been readily available for years in international markets. This is due to the fact they use half the water, energy and space of conventional appliances. There are other advantages besides these. Not only are you able to have in-home laundry without taking up much space, but also to have a machine that is easier to maintain because there are fewer parts. Further, the LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation found in LG combination models keeps your laundry area from sounding like you are at a laundromat. Additionally, you have the flexibility to customize your wash cycles based on the size and weight of each load, with the LG SenseClean technology for optimal energy-efficient performance.

One of the best features of a combination model is it does not require any dryer venting in your home. Thanks to advances in drying technologies, dryer vents are no longer required. As a result, you are able to place your new LG combination appliance in any area of your home, as long as you have access to hot and cold water lines, a discharge drain, and a 110 V three-prong outlet, like in your kitchen.  

What Is a Portable Washing Machine?

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What Is a Portable Washing Machine?

A portable washing machine is where a compact ventless washer dryer combo, like the LG WM3455HW, is converted from a stand-alone model into one which has wheels on it. Besides wheels, the appliance requires a kitchen conversion with specific hoses and adapters. Once it has been properly attached and installed, you are able to roll your washer right up to your kitchen sink and use the kitchen faucet for the hot and cold water. The washer pumps all discharge water right down the kitchen sink.

Since the portable washing machine includes a ventless dryer, no drying vents are required. However, you do have to switch to cold water for the dry cycle, because the dryer uses water condensation drying. This types of drying heats the air so the water in the clothes is turned into water vapor and moved out of the drum to another area of the machine. In this area, cold water cools the water vapor and turns it back into water. This process repeats numerous times during the drying cycle, with all water that is removed from the clothing being pumped out of the appliance and down the kitchen sink.

There is no assembly of the conversion kit required when you order it at the same time as your LG WM3455HW. All hoses and adapters are preinstalled before the model is shipped to your home or business. You will have to replace the standard legs on the bottom of the appliance with the wheels after you unpack it. The legs are left on for shipping purposes because it keeps the unit more stable and secure.

Multifamily Housing Projects Should Include LG Washer and Dryer Models

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Multifamily residential housing, such as apartments and condos, should include in-home laundry options in order to be competitive in today’s markets. In the past, it was acceptable to have a central laundry room shared between the residents of numerous buildings in that location of the complex. However, this is no longer good enough for most tenants.

Because of their active and busy lifestyles, people want the flexibility and freedom to do laundry in their own home, using their own washer and dryer. In fact, they do not mind paying more for their monthly rent, lease, or mortgage payment to have this option. They will go out of their way to find communities which feature in-home laundry as an amenity.

Keeping this in mind, there are several different options for both new and rehab multifamily projects to allow you to include in-home laundry using LG washer and dryer models. With new projects, your designs typically include a laundry area in the units. In the past, the problem with the placement of in-home laundry was limited, due to venting regulations. However, this is no longer an issue, today, thanks to LG ventless condensing drying solutions. All that is required when installing an LG washer and condensing dryer is plumbing, a drain, a standard 110V outlet for the washer and a 220V dryer outlet. 

For rehab projects, you may want to look into LG washer dryer combo units, as these take up the least amount of space. In addition, they can be converted into portable units and only need access to plumbing, a drain, and a standard 110V outlet. To learn more about your options, or see if you qualify for special quantity pricing, feel free to contact us directly, 1-800-884-8635. 

What Is a Ventless Dryer?

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A ventless dryer is similar to a conventional dryer, except that it does not require connecting it to a tube and venting the air outdoors. Rather, this type of appliance is able to dry your clothes using advanced condensation technologies. By heating the water remaining in the clothes, it turns into steam. The steam is released from the drum into a condenser. Within the condenser, the air is cooled so the steam turns back into water. The water is then pumped out of the dryer, much like the used wash water from your wash machine, and down the same discharge drain. Stand-alone or stacked models require the special larger 220 volt dryer cord and outlet. If you select a combination washer dryer model, then it uses a standard 3-prong household outlet and no special dryer cord or outlet is needed.

The type of condensation technology used within the ventless dryer is based upon whether it is an individual appliance or a combination appliance. Individual appliances typically use air-to-air condensation to dry your clothes, while combo models use cold water condensation. Air-to-air drying use two different air masses that are kept from mixing. One air mass is used to remove the moisture from the clothes, and the other cools the air to release the water inside the condenser. With a combination model, the air is cooled with cold water, rather than a second air mass. Both methods fully dry your clothes by extracting moisture during the drying cycle. It should be mentioned, this kind of drying does require slightly more time per cycle. But, thanks to energy-efficient designs, your dryer uses less electricity than a conventional vented dryer, even though it runs longer.

How Does a Ventless LG Dryer Dry Clothes?

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LG offers two different dryer options for ventless drying. One option is found with their combination washer and dryer models. This single appliance not only dries your clothes using a condensing drying system, but also washes them. Drying cycles utilize cold water condensation technology by first using heat to draw moisture from the clothing, while recycling the hot air back into the drum. During this process, the moisture that is removed is cooled with cold water in a condenser so it turns back into water. The water is then drained through the same discharge hose used for the washing cycle to remove water from the appliance. This process repeats itself until your clothes are dried.

The other method used to dry clothes using a ventless LG dryer is air to air condensation drying. This method is typically found in both side-by-side and stackable stand-alone models. Drying cycles rely upon two different air circulation systems. One is for drying the clothes, while the other is for cooling heated air and releasing moisture by turning it back into water. The two air circulation systems are separate so the heated air and the cooled air never actually mix together. Rather, the heated air is recycled back through the drum to continue to remove moisture, and then cycled through a heat exchanger or condenser. At the same time, cooler air is drawn in from the room and cycled through a different section of the condenser. As the air is cooled in the condenser, it turns into water, where it is removed from the dryer by pumping it out of the appliance down a discharge drain.